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KATE MAHONEY

KATE MAHONEY

Weyburn,SK

Summary

A caring instructor in hairstyling, adept at developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans covering both theoretical and practical aspects. Possesses advanced education and skill in delivering engaging lectures that enrich understanding, utilizing various teaching methods effectively. Diligently keeps track of student advancement and growth with precision.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Hairstylist Instructor

Southeast College
Weyburn, SK
04.2017 - Current
  • Educated students on fundamental cuts, chemical texturizing and basic color application.
  • Introduced advanced techniques on cutting, colouring and styling hair to the students.
  • Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Attended workshops and classes to remain current on hair products and styles to employ latest techniques and treatments.
  • Uploaded online lessons and tools for students to use in an online environment as well as in person lectures.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.

Hair & Makeup Artist/Owner

Botega
Banff, AB
09.2010 - 06.2016
  • Recommended styles and treatments based on clients' needs and appearances.
  • Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
  • Mentored new staff to enhance salon development and increase productivity
  • Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
  • Worked on location for small and large wedding parties, completing hair and makeup in very high stress situations within strict timelines.
  • Maintained records for inventory, income, and expenses.

Hair & Makeup Artist

Hair Company
Banff, AB
11.2006 - 09.2010
  • Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
  • Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
  • Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
  • Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.

Education

Hairstylist Certificate

Marvel College
Kelowna, BC
04.2005

Bachelor of Applied Visual Communications Degree - Visual Communications

Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB
05.2003

TESOL Certificate

TESOL
Regina, SK
10.2003

Skills

  • Able to execute innovative hairstyling techniques
  • Quick learner
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Attentive to details
  • Trend Monitoring
  • Building Positive Rapport
  • Schedule Management
  • Cosmetology Principles Knowledge
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Sanitation Practices

Accomplishments

Since 2018, I've consistently accompanied students to Provincial Skills Canada competitions annually, achieving advancement with one student to the National Skills Canada level.

Completed advanced education on many levels including:

  • Advanced Barber Class Look and Learn // Regina, SK 2022
  • Philocaly K Tip Extension Course // Regina, SK 2021
  • Elevated Stylist virtual retreat // Weyburn, SK 2020
  • Tracey Cunningham colour class // Calgary, AB 2019
  • Danilo Bozic airtouch class // Houston, TX 2019
  • Philocaly Weft Extension class // Weyburn, SK 2019
  • Melanie Stipdonk straight blade razor cutting class // Saskatoon, SK 2019
  • XO Farhana balayage class // Calgary, AB 2018
  • Red Seal Journeyman Hairstylist // Alberta 2016
  • Various other courses mainly completed with Aveda include Makeup Essentials, Hair Colour Magic, Benchmarking for Success and more

Timeline

Hairstylist Instructor

Southeast College
04.2017 - Current

Hair & Makeup Artist/Owner

Botega
09.2010 - 06.2016

Hair & Makeup Artist

Hair Company
11.2006 - 09.2010

Hairstylist Certificate

Marvel College

Bachelor of Applied Visual Communications Degree - Visual Communications

Medicine Hat College

TESOL Certificate

TESOL

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